?Imagine a moment when artists are asked to invent a new language of Art to convey a new way of being in this modern world.?This challenge is posed by the press release for the new El Lissitzky exhibit at U.Va?s Art Museum.
Gods of the Mountain As part of their four-part Ellen Bayard Weedon Lecture series in the arts of Asia, independent scholar, Nancy Tingley will speak about Hindu art in Viet Nam.
Christian Finnegan took some time earlier in the week to talk with tableau about the Laugher Arts Festival at the Paramount, Chappelle's Show and Katie Couric. tab: I think a lot of people in the audience will either know you from Chappelle's Show or Best Week Ever.
Not just the name of Lebanon's capital, Beirut is also the name of a band known for its Eastern-bloc brass and gypsy-like rhythms.
Fall Break -- Washington, D.C. If you're heading up north to the nation's capital for the long weekend, make sure you head to Politics and Prose in Northwest D.C., where Friday at 7 p.m.
Where admissions essays go to die Ah, the admissions essay. The forced poignancy, the blatant sucking up -- the obligatory reference to a deceased grandparent.
Named the University of Virginia's number one organization on Grounds last year by Student Council, the Organization of Young Filipino Americans (OYFA) will be hosting its annual Barrio festival this Saturday. "OYFA was founded in 1988 by a group of Filipino students who wanted an organization where they could express their values and traditions, but at the same time not be really exclusive," said Rosanne Ibanez, third-year College student and OYFA historic chair. Now, composed of over 100 members, OYFA acts as a cultural and social arena for Filipino students on Grounds.
tableau: What inspired you to begin writing books, specifically children's books? Manzano: After writing for Sesame Street for so long, I wanted to write something that didn't have a cognitive skill attached to it you know.
Since its inception 13 years ago, Virginia Festival of the Book has brought to Charlottesville many high-profile writers.
Many view student films with more than a little trepidation. They have the reputation of being ill conceived with sub par scripts and even worse acting.
